Bernhard turned his fast lap at 134.185 M.P.H - just 0.661 seconds slower
than the fastest qualifier on Watkins Glen International's 2.45-mile short
course. Bernhard attributed the lost speed to difficulty in the turns.

"The data reflects very similar lap times for the time I was in the [No. 12
Verizon Wireless Porsche Riley] so at least I can say I was consistent,"
said Bernhard. "We still have a lot of work to do in tonight's practice
session. The car feels much like it has the last few weeks -- there is a lot
of under-steer; fast in the straights but very hard to get through the
turns."

Bernhard will complete the first stint of the two-hour timed event before
turning driving duties over to his Penske Racing co-driver, Romain Dumas.